Mental Health Rehabilitation
Mental Health Rehab Mental illness is the leading cause of disability in America. In fact, this affects tens of millions of people each year. Mental health rehab is the restoration of the well being of a person with a mental or emotional disorder. Furthermore, while many mental health issues can be treated outside of rehab, severe psychiatric […]
Purple Drank: What is it and why do teens think it’s cool?
What is Purple Drank? Also known as lean, Dirty Sprite, sizzurp, and syrup, Purple Drank is a drug concoction made from prescription cough syrup. The sugary drink has been made popular among teens and influenced by the hip-hop industry. Numerous celebrity rappers sing about purple drank. In fact, Lil Wayne went to the hospital for […]
New Uses for Ketamine
According to the National Institutes of Health, Ketamine is by far the most versatile drug available in anesthesia and possibly in all of medicine. Designed over 50 years ago as an anesthetic, recent use of Ketamine in psychiatry and pain treatment has seen dramatic growth. Health care providers are increasingly turning to Ketamine infusions for treatment […]
The Golden Hour of Recovery™
In sunlight terms, the golden hour is that time just after sunrise and just before sunset when the lighting is magical. It’s the time when photographers and filmmakers capture their most breathtaking work. When it comes to the Golden Hour at D’Amore Healthcare, it means something just as magical and kinetic. What is D’Amore’s […]
Postpartum Psychosis
Postpartum psychosis is a very serious mental illness that usually starts in the days or weeks after birth. You may not be able to look after yourself or your baby very well. There are many different symptoms, which include: feeling severely depressed being manic – excessively energetic and talkative quick changes of mood feeling very […]
Life Rules for Maintaining Healthy Relationships
Maintining Healthy Relationships Maintaining a healthy relationship is a two-way street. It takes treating others well, while ensuring you are being treated well in return. Being self aware of your own actions and how it impacts others is of utmost importance. On the flip side, a healthy relationship is also about getting what you need […]
What is Gracious Redundancy™?
Definition of Gracious Redundancy™ The word gracious is an adjective meaning that you are kind, courteous and compassionate. The word redundancy is a noun meaning excessive repetition. Together, Gracious Redundanc™y is a term that focuses on the dignified and compassionate treatment of others through repeated positive reinforcement. Positive Reinforcement The reinforcement theory of motivation […]
Suicide Prevention Effect of Ketamine
Ketamine in Suicide Prevention Tragic losses of life from suicide, like the recent passing of iconic designer Kate Spade and the chef, storyteller, and writer Anthony Bourdain are absolutely devastating…and preventable. Each year, nearly 45,000 Americans die by suicide. Furthermore, for every suicide, 25 more are attempted. With dire statistics like this, we must find a better […]
May is for Motivation: Revisit Your Recovery Goals
May is for Motivation: Revisit Your Recovery Goals As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers! Spring is a brand new season filled with blossoming potential. It’s also time to do some spring-cleaning and clean out any cobwebs of complacency with your recovery. Revisit the recovery goals you set at the New Year or […]
When a Friend Attempts Suicide
Suicide Touches Everyone When a person attempts suicide, it’s a terrible time for the whole family, as well as friends and other loved ones. Often the attention goes only to the person who attempted suicide. This is understandable. However, family and friends are also victims of suicide, in a different way. Common questions if a friend […]
